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Method for forming dual-deck channel hole structure of three-dimensional memory device

US10515975B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2018
Grant dateDec 24, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32134
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a channel hole structure of a 3D memory device is disclosed. The method includes: forming a first alternating dielectric stack and a first insulating layer on a substrate; forming a first channel structure in a first channel hole penetrating the first insulating layer and the first alternating dielectric stack; forming a sacrificial inter-deck plug in the first insulating layer; forming a second alternating dielectric stack on the sacrificial inter-deck plug; forming a second channel hole penetrating the second alternating dielectric stack and expose a portion of the sacrificial inter-deck plug; removing the sacrificial inter-deck plug to form a cavity; and forming an inter-deck channel plug in the cavity and a second channel structure in the second channel hole, the inter-deck channel plug contacts the first channel structure and the second channel structure.

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